Latino voting surge rattles Trump campaign Politico

Donald Trump may wish he never said he wanted to build a wall. He may regret ever calling Mexicans 'rapists', adding as an afterthought that there were probably a few good ones. Across America, Hispanic voters have been a traditionally low-voting cross-section of the American electorate.

The Hispanic voter block is silent no longer. The lines of Hispanic voters were so long in Clark County, Nevada Friday night that the voting location stayed open until 10 pm, causing the state GOP Chairman to cry foul.

“Last night, in Clark County, they kept a poll open till 10 o’clock at night so a certain group could vote,” said McDonald at a Trump rally in Reno. “It wasn’t in an area that normally has high transition. The polls are supposed to close at 7. This was kept open till 10. Yeah, you feel free right now? Think this is a free or easy election?”

Florida Democratic strategist Steve Schale analyzed the Florida vote, noting that through Wednesday, Hispanic turnout in 2016 had already exceeded by 170,000 the entire 2012 cycle.

We already know that national polling isn't capturing the Hispanic vote, due to a model not based on this heavy turnout. There is every reason to believe that Hispanics and Latinos are poised to upend all voting projections done around Tuesday's presidential vote finale.

Other American citizens -- not Donald Trump and his white supporters -- may have the last word in Hillary Clinton's rise to the American presidency.

Jump in Florida, Nevada early voting could reap Latino gains for Clinton Reuters

More specifics on Florida include a recent poll conducted by the firms The Tarrance Group and Bendixen and Amandi found that Hispanic registered voters in Florida favor Clinton 60% to 30%. In Nevada the gap was even wider - 72% for Clinton and 19% for Trump.

In Florida, the Clinton campaign estimates early Latino voting is up 139%, compared to 2012, according to a field report dated Wednesday.

Florida's Early Vote Ends With Record Turnout in Democratic Strongholds Huffington Post

Florida voters shattered all-time turnout records in at least three of Florida's most populous and heavily Democratic counties. 2/3 of the vote is in, with African American voters rebounding from a deficit against 2012. U of Florida election data analyst Daniel Smith predicts a higher black turnout than in 2012. From every indicator, Latino voters are blowing the doors off in Florida, with estimates that the Latino votes already in exceeded the 2012 vote.

Early voting in Miami-Dade county increased 47% from 2012.

Historically, more white Republicans will vote on Election Day, but even that EVENT could be a nightmare for Trump. VoteSmart estimated last week that 28% of Republican voters already done voting went for Hillary.

In what could be a tremendous humiliation for Donald Trump in Florida, college-educated Republicans may put the final nail in Trump's coffin on Tuesday. The symbolism of such a gesture could be exactly what America needs as thinking people of every gender and skin color join hands and declare "We are STRONGER TOGETHER!"

Obama Meets 12-Year-Old with Cerebral Palsy Who Was Kicked Out of Trump Rally Talking Points Memo

We salute a true American patriot!!

We're so proud of 12-year-old JJ Holmes and his mother Alison for standing up to Trump for his treatment of the disabled. JJ has cerebral palsy, is confined to a wheel chair and also relies on a technical assist to speak. Clearly, his illness in no way took away JJ's bravery, even in the midst of Donald Trump and his mad minions.

After chanting Hillary Clinton's name through a computer vocalization device in Tampa Saturday, Trump ordered JJ and his mom out of the rally, causing his supporters to turn on them, even pushing JJ's wheelchair.

In his usual blowhard voice, Trump boomed "Get them out!" JJ stood his ground, refusing to be silenced.

“I hate Donald Trump,” J.J. piped up, speaking through a computer vocalization device. “I hate Donald Trump.”

Another woman in the crowd witnessed the incident, and she must be a Democrat because she reached out through her channels to arrange a short meeting between JJ and President Obama in nearby Kissimmee, Florida on Sunday.

How's that for being STRONGER TOGETHER!!! Love you JJ!

Hillary Clinton Headlines November 6, 2016

Poll: Clinton has double-digit lead in New Hampshire The Hill

Obama Mocks Trump For Getting His Twitter Consfiscated By Campaign Talking Points Memo

Will James Comey survive the Clinton email flap? Politico

Black Voters Celebrate 'Souls to the Polls' Despite Efforts to Cut the Crucial Early Voting Day Think Progress

Podesta suggests Cheryl Mills was against Clinton run because of email server Politico

Bernie Sanders's old fans are voting for Clinton now -- so they can pressure her later VOX

Hillary Clinton's quiet revolution VOX

These Lifelong Republicans Explain Why They're Not Voting for Trump Mother Jones

Ban ‘Golden Parachutes’

Hillary Clinton Backs Bill That Would Ban ‘Golden Parachutes For Wall Street Bankers Huff Po

“The Financial Services Conflict of Interest Act, which is sponsored in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and in the House by Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), would ban golden parachutes and crack down on other conflicts of interest in government. Progressive groups, who believe that the revolving door between the private sector and the government fosters corruption, had written a letter toClinton last week asking her to clarify whether she supported the legislation.Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has called it“a bill any presidential candidate should be able to cheer for.”’

To Restore Trust in Government, Slow Wall Street’s Revolving Door @ Hillary Clinton & Sen. Tammy Baldwin Huff Po

“Right now, some private sector employers offer bonuses to employees when they leave to join the government. This bill would prohibit that. The private sector shouldn’t be allowed to “pay to play” with their former employees. If you’re working for the government, you’re working for the people — not for an oil company, drug company, or Wall Street bank or money manager.”

“Right now, government employees entrusted with oversight are required by law to recuse themselves from any cases involving their former employers for one year. That’s not long enough. This bill would bump it up to two years. And for people leaving government service, this bill would prevent them from taking a job at a company they oversaw until at least two years have passed.”

Aug. 31 2015 Hillary Headlines

Is Joe Biden Getting a Gender Advantage? Rebecca Traister @New York Magazine

The Hillary Clinton email scandal is overblown @ Editorial NJ.com

Petraeus prosecutor: Clinton committed no crime @USA Today

Castro Questions Sanders’ Commitment to Latino Community @ The Texas Tribune

Hillary Clinton, Facing a Difficult Summer, Flexes Her Muscle @ The New York Times

“Mrs. Clinton spent the weekend fund-raising in the Hamptons, where roughly 1,000 people turned out over three events. She was described as relaxed and engaged by people who saw her speak at the home of the fashion designer Tory Burch.”